Compatibility brief
Can Amano Shrimp live with Yoyo Loach?
Caution. Check the issues below before buying.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: low
How we decideFishori checks adult size and predation risk, behaviour, water requirements and tank needs before giving a verdict.
200L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 200L (larger active fish often want more length).
Adult Amano Shrimp usually survive alongside Yoyo Loach, but small or moulting shrimp are at real risk. Dense cover matters.
Temperament gap (peaceful vs semi-aggressive) — needs space, structure, and careful observation, not a “drop and forget” mix.
Assessment details
Yoyo Loach may pick at Amano Shrimp
Top issueLarge adult Amano Shrimp usually survive Yoyo Loach, but moulting or small individuals are at real risk. Dense cover is essential.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
“Large adult Amano Shrimp usually survive Yoyo Loach, but…”
Yoyo Loach may pick at Amano Shrimp
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Yoyo Loach should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.
- LiveAquaria. Japonica / Amano shrimp (care profile)
Primary: major retailer invertebrate care page: temperature, pH, tank size, algae use, and tank-mate safety. Copy uses Caridina japonica; current valid name for the hobby Amano is C. multidentata. Treat the care numbers as a practical anchor, not a taxonomic guarantee.
- FishBase. Caridina multidentata
Secondary: current scientific name and range context; compare with invertebrate-keeper guides when breeding or species confirmation matters.
- Seriously Fish. Botia almorhae
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Botia almorhae
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Botia almorhae
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
Try this next
Build the full stocking list with Amano Shrimp + Yoyo Loach
Plan further
Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.
Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.
Profile data confidence: medium. Driven by the lower-confidence profile (Amano Shrimp): Typical care sources — trade names for this fish get mixed up, so verify the ID before you buy.